MBL Challenge 2012 Official Thread

[NikkiQ]

I'll be sticking to these braids til the weekend. Take them down and pamper my hair to death!!! My NG is bananas so I want to do a good DC on Sunday. I'll be getting another install done on September 4th so I'll slightly straighten my hair to make the braiding easier with 4 months of NG lol.

 

[davisbr88]

This week, I plan on returning to my fall/winter regimen. I know it's kind of early, but I should get back into the swing of things, because fall is coming. So this week, I'm going to be baggying nightly and sealing + bunning daily. Besides combing every two days, there won't be any other manipulation going on past that.

Sounds like a great regi... I might be doing that after the HYH Challenge. I'm basically extending it from the end of December until the end of my transition next August because I'm afraid if my hair is out too long that I'll chop (especially around January, around my original chop date) and regret it. So I need to keep my hair hidden/low-manipulated so I don't get much of a chance to see my natural curls so much and then maybe I won't chop... I gotta try everything because I am WAY too eager to get rid of these relaxed ends!

 

[Janet']

...Sneaks in...some of you ladies need to be in the MBL 2011 Challenge...runs out!!!!

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^I agree!! Is there a MBL 2013? I might need to join that one myself

 

[newbeginnings2010]

GOOD MORNING, LADIES!!!
Today is the first day of the rest of your liiiiiiiives *in a booming voice*


Hahahaha. Not really, but it IS the first day of our challenge. I'm excited!
Anyone doing anything special with their hair (new protective styles, new DCs, new moisturizers, etc) for the upcoming week?

I'm going to try out the bootleg steam treatments. Same products, though. I ordered my turbie twists on Saturday.

 

[newbeginnings2010]

...Sneaks in...some of you ladies need to be in the MBL 2011 Challenge...runs out!!!!

I know, right! I keep seeing sooo many ladies at bottom of bra strap, you guys might be there by the end of this year! Yes. Yes, I am jealous.

 

[beans4reezy]

Hello!! Beans4reezy is checkin' in:

Current Length- APL
Current State of Hair: Texturized/Relaxed
Stretching (length of relaxer stretch)]:
Stretching for a year at a time. Secong stretch will end August 2011
You can also include hair type if you like
4B/Extra Coarse
Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL):
Protective Styling all the way - Buns, pin ups, braids, wigs...
Yearly Stretches until I hit MBL
Cowashing- WEN, Aussie Moist
Deep Conditioning - 1x a week with a WEN/ORS Mayo or Aphogee 2 min Mix
What month in 2012 you hope to be at MBL: August
Any links to a photo album or Youtube channel if you want to share: http://public.fotki.com/beans4reezy/


Here is my MBL starting pic:

 

[davisbr88]

I'm going to try out the bootleg steam treatments. Same products, though. I ordered my turbie twists on Saturday.

What's a turbie twist? Sounds like something my PJ side wants...
... even though I don't know what it is...

 

[Fhrizzball]

So I was going through KinkyKurlyQueen's blog looking at all her minitwists and tried to put a set in but it came out too crinkly and curled up on itself so I took out the few I did. I'm going to be trying Teri's method somewhat except I only finger comb the product in to help with my curls.

I've joined the WSL 2012 challenge as well because I've been looking at too much of Sera's videos and pictures. Not sure if it's doable for me as I'm only a bit past APL though. I've just been bunning recently as my nape is noticeably shorter than the rest of my hair so I want it to catch up. Blasted 4a/4b patch. I can't wait until I finally start henna-ing again though.

I need some red in my life!

 

[Kerryann]

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[Fhrizzball]

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[LaFemmeNaturelle]

GOOD MORNING, LADIES!!!
Today is the first day of the rest of your liiiiiiiives *in a booming voice*


Hahahaha. Not really, but it IS the first day of our challenge. I'm excited!
Anyone doing anything special with their hair (new protective styles, new DCs, new moisturizers, etc) for the upcoming week?

I just bought 2 phony ponies and an updo from hairsisters and I'm sooooo excited! Def gonna be rockin those looks for welcome week and all the eventful things I'll be doing as my last year as a college student! WHOOP WHOOP!

 

[newbeginnings2010]

What's a turbie twist? Sounds like something my PJ side wants...
... even though I don't know what it is...

Lol , here's a picture.

And here's the thread on how to do steam treatments without spending the $300.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=215663&highlight=home+steam

 

[seemegrow]

Please introduce yourself! Things you might want to include:
Current Length APL close to BSB, last relaxer May 20 -lots of new growth
Current State of Hair Relaxed Regimen (including what precise steps you are taking in order to get to MBL) I just updated my regimine in my blog, but in addition I will be doing more protective styles and hopefully learning how to flat twist and braid
Goals for each check-in date (dates are below) have to work on this, if anyone could tell me how many inches they think i need for MBL let me know
What month in 2012 you hope to be at MBL December

 

[davisbr88]

So I was going through KinkyKurlyQueen's blog looking at all her minitwists and tried to put a set in but it came out too crinkly and curled up on itself so I took out the few I did. I'm going to be trying Teri's method somewhat except I only finger comb the product in to help with my curls.

I've joined the WSL 2012 challenge as well because I've been looking at too much of Sera's videos and pictures. Not sure if it's doable for me as I'm only a bit past APL though. I've just been bunning recently as my nape is noticeably shorter than the rest of my hair so I want it to catch up. Blasted 4a/4b patch. I can't wait until I finally start henna-ing again though.

I need some red in my life!

What's Teri's method?
And I feel you! I haven't colored in about a year and I'm DYYYYYING! I'm craving my jet black hair... Thank God there's a natural way to get it (even though I won't be trying it for another year... erplexed)

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Come on! You know we need more hair porn than that! You can't even see your hair in that avi!

 

[davisbr88]

I just bought 2 phony ponies and an updo from hairsisters and I'm sooooo excited! Def gonna be rockin those looks for welcome week and all the eventful things I'll be doing as my last year as a college student! WHOOP WHOOP!

Aww! Congrats on your senior year! I just graduated in May. It goes by faaaast girl! That was the fastest year of my life.

Lol , here's a picture.

And here's the thread on how to do steam treatments without spending the $300.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=215663&highlight=home+steam

Oh! I have something similar that I got from Sally, except it doesn't twist. It's like a turban cap. Maybe I should get that one instead!

 

[newbeginnings2010]

Aww! Congrats on your senior year! I just graduated in May. It goes by faaaast girl! That was the fastest year of my life.



Oh! I have something similar that I got from Sally, except it doesn't twist. It's like a turban cap. Maybe I should get that one instead!

Alright Miss PJ! Why do you need another one if you already have something similar?

 

[davisbr88]

Alright Miss PJ! Why do you need another one if you already have something similar?

Don't try to put me in check! Calling me out!!! Lol.
And this one looks better because it seems more adjustable whereas my cap is just a cap you put on and God-willing, my hair will get too big/long for it at some point!

 

[ToriLynn]

finally posting EVERYTHING lol ok

im a newbie and this is my very first challenge
Current Length=nape is neck length [im ambitious..i kno lol...but this justin bieber thing i have going on is not cute lol],
i am a natural 3c with a slight 4a mix?

if u can see it..
i dont really have a SET IN STONE regi but so far::
i poo,con, and DC my hair once to three times a week, depending on my style
pre poo with EVOO at least once a month, deep con with a protein at least once a month..
oil scalp lightly every other day, just started MEGA-TEK..plan on using that daily
keep protective styles, alternating between sew`ins [

my currents ps, an 18 inch outre velvet remy..which falls close to WL on me..which now im thinkin is too long lol] and twists
less heat!! more leave ins
dust/trim lightly when needed

December 31, 2010 – SL or NL all around
April 31, 2011 – past SL
August 15, 2011 – About APL (on stretched hair)
December 31, 2011 – FULL APL
April 31, 2012 – near BSL
August 15, 2012 – About BSB
December 31, 2012 – BSB/MBL!..id be happy at BSB

i want to be MBL DECEMBER..wich is like BSB on me i think..
this may sound too ambitious but my hair grows really fast..im two weeks post install and already my braids are really loose..i can almost put my [sausage] fingers completely between the braid and my scalp, and that was before i received my mega tek..
im so ready for this...hopefully i wont have too many setbacks
HHG!

im going to TRY to keep this sew in for three months..but like i said,,my braids are already really loose..i may have to take it out early sometime next month to tighten

 

[davisbr88]

^^ Welcome to your first challenge!
Your natural hair is so freakin cute! And you're another dimpled girl! Yay!

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

finally posting EVERYTHING lol ok

im a newbie and this is my very first challenge
Current Length=nape is neck length [im ambitious..i kno lol...but this justin bieber thing i have going on is not cute lol],
i am a natural 3c with a slight 4a mix?

if u can see it..
i dont really have a SET IN STONE regi but so far::
i poo,con, and DC my hair once to three times a week, depending on my style
pre poo with EVOO at least once a month, deep con with a protein at least once a month..
oil scalp lightly every other day, just started MEGA-TEK..plan on using that daily
keep protective styles, alternating between sew`ins [

my currents ps, an 18 inch outre velvet remy..which falls close to WL on me..which now im thinkin is too long lol] and twists
less heat!! more leave ins
dust/trim lightly when needed

December 31, 2010 – SL or NL all around
April 31, 2011 – past SL
August 15, 2011 – About APL (on stretched hair)
December 31, 2011 – FULL APL
April 31, 2012 – near BSL
August 15, 2012 – About BSB
December 31, 2012 – BSB/MBL!..id be happy at BSB

i want to be MBL DECEMBER..wich is like BSB on me i think..
this may sound too ambitious but my hair grows really fast..im two weeks post install and already my braids are really loose..i can almost put my [sausage] fingers completely between the braid and my scalp, and that was before i received my mega tek..
im so ready for this...hopefully i wont have too many setbacks
HHG!

im going to TRY to keep this sew in for three months..but like i said,,my braids are already really loose..i may have to take it out early sometime next month to tighten

Girl I dont think you are too ambitious! We are in this together! I think you may have more hair than I have ng and I'm still in it to win it!

 

[JJamiah]

 

[ToriLynn]

That texture shot is old but that's the only one I had lol but thanks guys! Glad to be here

This was the day of my bc...and the day I found lhcf

This is now.. After cutting off about six inches of red hair.. My Justin bieber..Excuse my face.. I hated my hair lol

 

[grow]

^^^i think your ha looks really pretty!

welcome aboard and to this challenge!

 

[Aisling~Siahbon]

I stick to challenges as far as my hair but, not threads. So, I'm going to challenge myself to stay on top of this thread and have fune!... I want to take advantage of all the support I have found in this community! MBL 2012 might be a bit of a lofty goal for me but who knows a lot of good things can happen in that short amount of time! When I first started it was my ultimate goal!


Current Length: about 2.5 3 inches from APL in the back wich is the longest layer
Current State: Hair Natural
Regimen: I typically wash and DC once a week but with the changes in the seasons ahead I my start doing that every other week. Due to a weave set back and a breakage issues I've decided to remain in protective styles the majority of the time and I'm mainly using all natural products ( Oyin, AO, KK, and SHEA MOISTURE!!!) I started this week using Boundless Tresses nightly, Ive been using my own Castor, Vatika, Sunflower oil, Vitemin E oil, and Aloe Vera Juice mixture on my ends and scalp for about 3-4 weeks daily. I recently straighted and trimmed off some ruff ends in July.. I need to do that at least 2-3 times a year.. NO WNG's too many knots! Moisturize when needed. Protein and Clarify at least once a month... more when needed!

I'm currenty in small twist I did them Saturday and they will be in for 2-3 weeks! The thin patch has already grown in a lot but, I havn't taken any pics.. I will post some of that and my twist!

December 31, 2010: APL
April 31, 2011: Full APL and much thicker Hair!
August 15, 2011: Not sure yet!
December 31, 2011: Not Sure yet!
April 31, 2012: Not Sure Yet!
August 15, 2012: Not Sure YET!
December 31, 2012 MBL!!

 

[davisbr88]

How's it growing ladies?

 

[newbeginnings2010]

How's it growing ladies?

I think my length will be close to the bottom of my shoulder blade by the end of the year, so I may end up a teeny bit ahead of schedule! What about you davis?

 

[davisbr88]

I think my length will be close to the bottom of my shoulder blade by the end of the year, so I may end up a teeny bit ahead of schedule! What about you davis?

Hahaha. Who knows? With all these crazy layers going on, I probably won't know for sure until I straighten. When I stretch my twists, the nape is SL or maybe even a bit longer, the layer or two above my ears hits at the bottom of my jaw and the shortest layers (the stupid two tufts at my hairline that don't like to grow... erplexed) hit right below my eyes. I definitely am going to even up these layers because I want to end up with a U-shaped MBL, but I am going to do that AFTER I hit MBL... lol. Hopefully by then these eye-length layers will be a little past SL.

 

[newbeginnings2010]

Hahaha. Who knows? With all these crazy layers going on, I probably won't know for sure until I straighten. When I stretch my twists, the nape is SL or maybe even a bit longer, the layer or two above my ears hits at the bottom of my jaw and the shortest layers (the stupid two tufts at my hairline that don't like to grow... erplexed) hit right below my eyes. I definitely am going to even up these layers because I want to end up with a U-shaped MBL, but I am going to do that AFTER I hit MBL... lol. Hopefully by then these eye-length layers will be a little past SL.

I've seen your videos and you have great growth. You'll be there in no time! I think I want to find a secret piece of hair to cut so I can better keep track of where my growth is...

 

[davisbr88]

I've seen your videos and you have great growth. You'll be there in no time! I think I want to find a secret piece of hair to cut so I can better keep track of where my growth is...

Thanks, new! We'll see how it goes. I have decided that now that I am natural I will no longer be measuring my hair, but will probably straighten whenever I think I should be hitting a milestone. That way I won't drive myself craaaaaazy .
Why don't you put in a random braid at your nape (since your HYH, it wouldn't matter) and then after a month measure the new growth? That might work.